Thursday, September 25, 2014

If not for respect, and if everyone instead acted on self-preferences, the
world would be in constant chaos. Just imagine it – a world lacking respect
would result everyone being more careless and less trustworthy. People wouldn’t
care about others so much, and people would be greedier because gratitude would
also not exist.

The effects of respect—showing gratitude, trust, and sensitivity towards
others—allows peace to be possible. For example, respect between the bond of
parent and child allows both sides to grow positively. If the child shows
respect towards parent, it means he/she understands the purposes for parents. From
years of receiving shelter and love, children grow up with gratitude and try to
show it—if not from listening and obeying, then definitely through holidays and
birthdays. If children show respect, then parents will also have respect for
them. So, for there to be peace, everyone has to be on the same page.

At Choe’s HapKiDo in Cumming, we care to influence respect to our
students. Through practices of different styles of bowing and attentive
listening, HapKiDo students carry the principles of respect into other areas of
their lives: home, school, work, and social events. And eventually, they
realize that they have also gained respect from their surrounding peers.

Self-discipline is the key when training at Choe's HapKiDo in Cumming. Students learn to tackle all situations with perseverance, decision making, and good attitude. Watch your child grow within a year’s worth training. You’ll notice a big change in your child’s stride.

Friday, September 5, 2014

The truth about lack-of-confidence is that it has no age limit; it is a feeling that both children and adults relate to. At Choe’s HapKiDo in Cumming, we understand that the reasons for lack of confidence are endless, but they are reasonable: the feeling of inadequacy compared to others; a history of negative feedback; the fear of being wrong; the idea of set-limitations. Our martial art program is developed to show students how to grow in confidence.

The Outcomes of Confidence:

SELF-ESTEEM BOOST. From day to day training, HapKiDo instructors make sure a student knows when something is done right. Through hard work and a positive attitude, students experience the feeling of being correct. And after one technique is conquered, students find energy to keep at it.

REALIZED POTENTIAL. The best part of watching progression in the training studio is when the student realizes it. It is like suddenly, a light bulb flashes and he/she witnesses the growth. Maybe an increase in strength is noticed, or a kick is flawless. But regardless, seeing the changes influences the want to do more.

NEW FOUND INDEPENDENCE. The instructors train students every step of the way until they believe he/she is ready for the next belt test. The belt tests allow students to perform independently. And after a new belt is achieved, it is understood that it was earned.

Although confidence can result in cockiness and false-pride, consistent training results in the students developing confidence in a healthy way. From being corrected on technique and etiquette, students learn that perfection comes from listening to advice and persevering to try again and again.